Shake The Dust
GET READY TO SHAKE THE DUST! Apples and Snakes, in partnership with The Nuffield Theatre, Southampton, are recruiting performance poets for a national celebration of young people’s voices and the power of spoken word.
Poet coaches and shadow poets are required to work with young people aged 13 to 16 from Feb-June 2012, delivering creative and interactive poetry workshops and facilitating the creation of group pieces for performance at a regional slam final 25th June 2012 and, for selected teams, the national Shake the Dust weekend in London 5-8 July 2012.
Shake the Dust, supported by Arts Council England, is being delivered in partnership with venues and slam producers in Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester, Nottingham, Norwich, Plymouth, Southampton and Stockton-on-Tees, who will be leading the recruitment process for the project in these areas.
To learn more about the project visit www.shakethedust.co.uk and www.applesandsnakes.org and view a video at http://vimeo.com/29961689
To apply to be a Poet Coach or Shadow Poet please download the relevant form at the bottom of the screen. Return your completed application with a CV to:
Sharon Lawless
Producer Community & Education
The Nuffield Theatre
University Road
Southampton
Hampshire
SO17 ITR
or email sharon.lawless@nuffieldtheatre.co.uk
Deadline for applications: 5pm Friday 4th November 2011
Open INSET sessions for Teachers and Educators - FREE
In the run up to Shake the Dust, Apples and Snakes in partnership with The Nuffield Theatre is offering a series of INSET training sessions, exploring how teachers and educators can use poetry and spoken word in the classroom.
Spoken word is a powerful tool. Learn how to use it to inspire and motivate young people to share their stories and dreams, and give them a platform to speak out. What is it all about? Build confidence, develop writing skills, motivate young people and inspire minds – this is more than poetry. Renowned poetry slam facilitator Jacob Sam-La Rose is leading evening sessions specifically to develop confidence and skills in supporting young people’s learning and creative expression through performance poetry – not to be missed!
Friday 2nd December 4.30 – 6.30 pm at The Nuffield Theatre, Studio 2
For more information follow the link:
http://www.shakethedust.co.uk/get-involved/teacher-educator/
Places are limited so please email directly to sharon.lawless@nuffieldtheatre.co.uk to reserve your place.
Downloads
- Project Overview for Applicants
- Job Description - Poet Coach
- Application Form - Poet Coach
- Job Description - Shadow Poet
- Application Form - Shadow Poet
Weekly Sessions
Term-long Courses
The Company
An adult performance group | 26 January - 29 March (Thursdays) | Time: 8pm - 10pm | Cost: £70 | Venue: Swaythling Neighbourhood Centre
For anyone aged 21 plus who wants to create and explore theatre in a fun environment. Members meet weekly on Thursday evenings to explore the process of acting. This is your chance to meet new friends, have fun and to work with The Nuffield's resident directors. Any level of experience welcome.
Young Reviewers
Ages: 15-25 | Various dates from February to May | Cost: £45 for the course (includes ticket to 3 Nuffield shows) | Venue: The Nuffield Theatre
Don't just watch, respond. Come and see a selection of our shows and let us know what you think. Produce writing (creative or analytical) about what you've seen. Attend sessions lead by Nuffield staff and guest artists to discuss the productions you've seen. Suitable for those interested in directing, reviewing, dramaturgy or anyone who just wants to talk about theatre.
For more information or to book for any of these sessions please call the Box Office on 023 8067 1771.
Trusts and Foundations
As a registered charity, The Nuffield Theatre works in partnership with a wide variety of charitable trusts and foundations:
- Ernest Cook Trust
- Ford Britain Trust
- The Garfield Weston Foundation
- The Steel Foundation
- The D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust
- Ronald Duncan Literary Foundation
Projects funded by these partners include our Artistic Programme, Bursaries, Touring Work and Assisted Performances for customers with disabilities, as well as our work in developing new and emerging writers.
The Nuffield Theatre's registered charity number is: 286876
Workshops
Theatre Day Workshop
with Shared Experience and cast members of SPEECHLESS
Thursday 6th October | 4pm - 6pm | At The Nuffield Theatre
£4 with purchase of a ticket for a performance of Speechless at The Nuffield
The Theatre Day offers a chance for students and interested individuals to gain an insight into the rehearsal process behind the production. Led by an Education Associate, members of the cast will be taken through rehearsal exercises and scene work, asking for participants feedback along the way.
For more information or to book a place, please contact the Box Office on 023 8067 1771.
Youth Theatre & Drama Club
The Nuffield Young People's Theatre Company
The Nuffield Young People’s Theatre Company is a Youth Theatre Company based at The Nuffield Theatre that works with young people aged between 13 and 19 across Hampshire. We work with professional staff to create and produce a broad range of high quality theatrical experiences. The most important aspects of our work are the teaching and learning of theatre skills and the personal development and growth of every member. We create work in a professional, nurturing environment. Our main focus is working as an Ensemble – working together as a company. We aim to challenge, excite, inspire, and develop young people through the medium of theatre. We aspire to make work that is profound and work that has a clear and distinct voice.
Groups are divided up by genre rather than age; member can choose the kind of work that they are interested in developing. Each group works for two terms on a project and then during the third term members are offered the opportunity to perform in a main stage production at The Nuffield Theatre. All members are given performance opportunities over the year. Each term is approximately 10 weeks and costs £80.00.
Further information about the groups, and the registration form can be downloaded below.
NB all our groups are currently full - if you would like to be added to the waiting list please complete the registration form and return it to Annie Reilly at The Nuffield.
For further information please contact Annie Reilly on 023 8031 5500 ext. 232.
The Nuffield Drama Club
The Nuffield Drama Club is a young people’s drama club based at The Nuffield Theatre that works with young people aged between 5 and 13 across Hampshire. We work with professional staff to create and produce a broad range of high quality theatrical experiences. The most important aspects of our work are the teaching and learning of theatre skills and the personal development and growth of every member. We create work in a professional, nurturing environment. Our main focus is working as an Ensemble – working together as a company.
Groups meet every Saturday during term time, each group is divided up by age; 5 – 9, 9 – 11, 11 – 13 years old. All members are given performance opportunities over the year. Each term is approximately 10 weeks and costs £80.00.
NB all our groups are currently full - if you would like to be added to the waiting list please complete the registration form (below) and return it to Annie Reilly at The Nuffield.
For further information please contact Annie Reilly on 023 8031 5500 ext. 232.
Downloads
- The Nuffield Young People's Theatre Company Registration Form
- The Nuffield Drama Club Registration Form
Legacies & Tax Efficient Giving
Legacies
The Nuffield is a registered charity and legacies can play a key role in helping to plan and secure its future.
You may not have thought about including a gift in your Will, but if you love theatre you can support The Nuffield with the residue of your estate or a specific gift of money.
If you make a gift to The Nuffield, its value will be deducted from your estate before inheritance tax is calculated, which means that you can help us and reduce your inheritance tax liability at the same time. Leaving a legacy to The Nuffield not only ensures that you money is used tax effectively; it will also help the Company to continue to inspire, create and entertain for many more years to come.
Tax Efficient Giving
The Nuffield is a registered charity 286876 and can therefore benefit from various tax breaks, in the same way that tax payers can. So if you make a £50 donation to the Nuffield Theatre and we make a Gift Aid claim, then that donation could be worth £62.50 to us.
If you are a higher rate taxpayer and you decide to make a £500 cash donation to the Nuffield Theatre, it could be worth £625 to that charity and yet only cost you £375.
If you give £100 to the Nuffield and you are a lower rate taxpayer then that would cost you £100. However, if you were to give the same amount through your payroll, it would cost you £80. If you are a higher rate taxpayer, the same donation would only cost you £60.
Cash gift for higher rate taxpayers
If you are a higher rate taxpayer and you make a direct cash donation to the Nuffield Theatre then you are able to claim through Gift Aid some of the tax you have paid on that income. The Charity is also able to make a claim under Gift Aid.
The donation is worth more to the charity because they are able to claim the basic rate tax you have paid on the income you have donated. As a higher rate taxpayer, you are able to claim the difference between the lower rate tax (that the Nuffield – the charity, are claiming) and the higher rate of tax that you have actually paid. To enable this to happen you will need to complete a Gift Aid declaration that confirms you are a UK taxpayer and agree to Gift Aid being claimed by the Nuffield.
Payroll Giving
Payroll Giving is a government scheme to make it easy for employees to give to charity. It can be one of the most tax efficient ways in which you can support the Nuffield Theatre as you will benefit from the maximum tax break available.
If you choose to give to the Nuffield Theatre through Payroll Giving, the payment is made before tax, which means that a gift of £10 will only actually cost you £8 if you are a standard-rate tax payer (or £6 if you are a higher rate tax payer).
Joining the scheme is easy to do, please ask your employer about Payroll Giving.
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Nuffield Theatre Productions
"One of the most innovative companies in the South"
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The Nuffield Theatre Company produces award-winning work for adults and children that plays in our main house, studio and on tour - nationally and internationally - to theatres, schools and other non-theatre spaces.
The repertoire is wide including new writing and classics from Britain and abroad. Clarity and accessibility are all important, in acting, direction and design, which tends to be striking and simple rather than lavish.
Find out more about our current productions in the main house, studio and on tour here. You can also search our archive of previous Nuffield Theatre Company productions.
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T&Cs
Whilst we will make tickets available for all productions, The Nuffield reserved the right to limit availability as we feel appropriate.
Free tickets cannot be claimed retrospectively i.e. if tickets have already been purchased, we will not refund them and then offer free tickets in their place.
The Nuffield reserves the right to refuse applications for free tickets to anyone who cannot show proof of age, or anyone who we believe to be taking an unfair advantage of the scheme.
Contact
020 8067 1771
The Nuffield Theatre
University Road
Southampton
SO17 7TR
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What’s on
Below is a list of the productions for which free tickets are currently available. For full details, click on the show titles, or click through to the Productions of our main site.
How it Works
15-2-25 is a FREE membership scheme for all 15 to 25 year olds, allowing access to a range of special events and ticket offers at The Nuffield.
Sign up and you get £7 tickets to any show (excluding hires and comedy) and £5 tickets on Fridays (Fiver Fridays).
On top of this you get:
- a membership card
- a monthly email keeping you up to date on up-coming shows before everyone else, exciting events, and other special deals
- FREE ticket offers for some shows
- 10% discount in our Cafe Bar on performance nights
> SIGN UP NOW - Click here sign up online
FAQ’s
When can I book my tickets?
As soon as you decide what you want to see contact the Box Office. You can pay for the tickets then and collect them on the night.
When do I get my tickets?
You can collect them at any time after you’ve booked them or on the night of the performance.
How many tickets can I book?
Up to two per booking. You will need to show your membership card and your guest will need to show proof of age. PLEASE NOTE THAT TICKETS CANNOT BE USED BY ANYONE OVER THE AGE OF 25 OR UNDER THE AGE OF 15 - we will require proof of age from all customers when tickets are collected on the door, and anyone who can't provide this will not be given a free ticket.
Am I limited as to what dates I can see a production?
No, you can come along on any date. You cannot get your special discounts for hires or comedy.
Can I sit where I like?
You can sit in any seat you like as long as it hasn’t already been sold, apart from Row L in the Main House. Studio shows have unreserved seating so you can sit where you like when you arrive.
What if I go with an older friend/parent? Will we be able to sit together?
As long as you book at the same time we can make sure you’re sitting together, subject to availability.
Why are tickets cheaper for young people between 15 and 25?
This initiative is targeting this particular age group to encourage independent theatre-going, in order to reach new audiences and develop a new generation of theatre goers.
Will I need identification?
You will need to show proof of age when collecting your tickets.
What ID is acceptable?
A valid passport, driver’s licence, birth certificate, 16 – 25 Young Person’s Railcard, or a PASS-approved card.
Is there a lower age limit?
Yes, this scheme is for all those aged 15 to 25 years of age.
How do I find out the latest information about this scheme?
Fill in the application form and we’ll keep in touch monthly by email.
Terms & Conditions
> The Nuffield Theatre reserves the right to limit the amount of tickets available for each show where appropriate
> 15225 tickets cannot be used for hires or comedy
> Tickets may not be resold under any circumstances
> Proof of age is required upon collection of tickets in all cases. The Nuffield Theatre reserves the right to refuse entry to those who don’t have a valid form of photo ID
> This scheme is not available to school groups or large group bookings
> Tickets already paid for cannot be exchanged for 15225 tickets
> Our standard terms and conditions apply to all bookings
How to find us
By Bus
Uni-link: U1, U2 & U6 services from interchange opposite theatre. Theatre tickets can be exchanged on any uni-link bus for a free single journey ticket on day of performance only. www.unilink.soton.ac.uk
First: Services 6 & 11 stop in Burgess Road (3 mins from theatre)
Blue line: Bluestar 1 & 2 stop within 15 mins walk of theatre
By Train
Fast trains between London and Bournemouth stop at Southampton Airport Parkway and Southampton Central stations. Trains from Portsmouth stop at Southampton Central. There is a local service between Romsey and Totton via Chandlers Ford and Eastleigh.
By Car
Follow signs for Southampton University and then The Nuffield Theatre. Pay and display parking is available before 5pm. After 5pm all university car parks are free.
Information for Schools
Spring/Summer 2012 Season Information
See below for downloadable schools pack (primary and secondary), detailing the Spring/Summer 2012 season.
Education Packs: Touring Productions
An education pack for our forthcoming touring production of The Phoenix and The Carpet is available to download below.
Workshops for Schools
We are please to announce that we now provide a series of theatre workshops for primary, secondary and further education establishments. The workshops are delivered by experienced professional practitioners and are designed to suit the needs of syllabus requirements. We are also able to tailor make workshops to suite you. Our aim over all these workshops is to offer a positive experience that can easily be transferred to curriculum work. Download the full guide from the downloads section below.
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Technical
Our full techical specification and stage plans can be downloaded from this page. Stage plans are available as Autocad files or pdfs. Autocad files require a viewer and pdfs require Adobe Acrobat Reader, which can be downloaded from the link on the right.
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Press
Our Marketing and Press Officer, Tamsin Withers, can be contacted on 023 8031 5500 ex 223 or by email: tamsin.withers@nuffieldtheatre.co.uk
Press Nights – Autumn/Winter Season
Information will appear here soon
Downloads
Autumn Season Press Release - Download
Autumn Comedy Press Release - Download
Christmas Show Press Release - Download
Links
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This week...
ROMEO AND JULIET
2 February - 18 February
The Nuffield Theatre, Headlong and Nottingham Playhouse present a hot-blooded new production of the world's greatest love story.
Click here for more information and performance dates and times
Information on all shows this season can be found in the 'What's On' section of the website or you can download a copy of the brochure at the bottom of the page. You can also download a copy of our Annual Report for 2010/11.
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Name a Seat
"The Nuffield Theatre's Name a Seat campaign is a fantastic project that we are delighted to be involved in. Having the Carswell Gould name emblazoned on one of the theatre seats has exposed our brand to hundreds of theatre-goers and will continue to do so for a full decade.
Just like The Nuffield's productions and show programme, it is an innovative project that has a true legacy and we would urge other businesses in the area to take full advantage of it."
Gill Gould, Partner Carswell Gould
Celebrate or Commemorate with a Seat Plaque
For a minimum donation of £250 you can have a plaque inscribed with your own special message celebrating an anniversary or commemorating a loved one. The plaque will be attached to one of the 480 seats in the auditorium for a minimum of 10 years. Over 110 people including businesses are currently supporting The Nuffield in this way.
For more information, please contact Deborah Edgington tel. 023 8031 5500 ext 222 or email deborah.edgington@nuffieldtheatre.co.uk
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Corporate support
Corporate support plays a vital role in enabling The Nuffield to continue producing world-class theatre and discovering and developing artists.
An association with The Nuffield Theatre will link your business with one of the region’s most exciting and innovative theatres. Whether you wish to promote your corporate objectives, entertain clients or offer benefits to staff, The Nuffield Theatre can tailor an exclusive package to suit your business needs within your budget.
There are several ways that businesses can support us:
Sponsorship
All Nuffield sponsorship opportunities are tailor-made to suit individual brand and marketing requirements - providing some remarkable opportunities to associate your company with the very best talent, extraordinary performance and cutting edge comedy.
At the Nuffield we can provide opportunities to:
- Entertain your clients with money-can't-buy evenings
- Reach out to the 100,000 Nuffield audience
- Create bespoke employee engagement programmes
- Support community programmes in some of Southampton's most deprived areas
- Promote your brand nationwide through our touring work
Our current sponsors include:
supporting the Arts
Nuffield Corporate Club
Looking for an exceptional investment opportunity?
Join the club. It's the ideal way to meet the right people and close the right deals.
Pay as little as £700 to enjoy dynamic theatre and excellent networking events. It is an ideal way to strengthen your profile in an inspiring and creative way. You'll be in good company.
"The Nuffield is a gem, hidden away but always a delight to visit. First class productions, with a great mix of new plays, contemporary shows and well-known classics, provide plenty to choose from.
And, if you're looking for a relaxed environment to entertain your clients and contacts, The Business Club is ideal. The facilities are unpretentious, the environment is very relaxed and you'll receive such a warm welcome - and that personal touch does make all the difference!"
Tim Bentall, Director BDO LLP
Current members include:
Education and Participatory Programme
Gifts to our educational and participatory programmes can support a range of projects from our youth theatre and work in schools to our adult writers’ group.
Creative Corporate Training
"Our team was able to improve and develop their public speaking and presentation skills by adopting the innovative hands-on approach which Patrick coached us all through very constructively and creatively. It is always a pleasure to work with Patrick and the team at the Nuffield Theatre and we look forward to going back again soon for more tips, techniques and inspiration! It was extremely worthwhile and beneficial for us all, as well as being a very enjoyable and entertaining day!"
Sally Lynskey, CEO, Business Solent
The Nuffield has an outstanding reputation as a leader in arts based corporate training. Patrick Sandford, the theatre’s Artistic Director, is renowned in the business community as a highly qualified trainer on:
- Presentation skills
- Leadership skills
- Thinking 'out of the box'
- Improving confidence
- Motivation
- General business skills
- Building effective teams
- Communication skills
We can offer bespoke training packages to meet your specific requirements.
For further information on any of these opportunities, please contact Deborah Edgington, Head of Fundraising and Development: Tel: 023 8031 5500 ext 222. Email: deborah.edgington@nuffieldtheatre.co.uk
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Patron Scheme
Inspire, Create, Entertain!
As a member of the Nuffield Theatre’s Patron Scheme you will have the opportunity to develop a special relationship with one of the region’s most successfully acclaimed producing theatres, whilst providing essential funds to our core activities.
Box Office income and public funding only covers a portion of our annual expenditure. As a charitable organisation with a responsibility to the wider public, we are passionate about keeping our tickets affordable. This means we have to find extra funds from other sources to continue to inspire, create and entertain for future generations.
Your support will make a huge difference…
Inspire
£500+ or £45 per month
Inspire a young person’s future by supporting our educational and community work. Our work with young people can change a life and your support can make that happen.
> Find out more by downloading our fundraising pack at the bottom of this page
Create
£1000+ or £85 per month
Our work behind the scenes is crucial to the creative process and your support can help designers, costume makers, set builders, sound and lighting technicians transform a play to the stage.
> Find out more by downloading our fundraising pack at the bottom of this page
Entertain
£1,500+ or £130 per month
Supporting a production is a unique way to engage with the Nuffield Theatre artistically. The courage to put on exciting, ambitious and thought-provoking theatre is at the heart of what we do, but is also the area where we most need your help.
> Find out more by downloading our fundraising pack at the bottom of this page
For more details contact Deborah Edgington on 023 8031 5500 ext 222 or email deborah.edgington@nuffieldtheatre.co.uk
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Support The Nuffield
Be part of our ongoing success story
To continue to commission, create and produce theatre of the highest quality; to provide the best facilities for artists and audience members and to develop our celebrated educational programme, we need your support.
Every donation, large and small, is important and there are many ways you can become involved:
> Join our PATRON SCHEME
> Celebrate or commemorate by NAMING A SEAT
> Find out about opportunities for CORPORATE SUPPORT
> Find out about LEGACIES and TAX EFFICIENT GIVING
> Ongoing support from TRUSTS and FOUNDATIONS
How to donate
Download a the donation/direct debit form below or send a cheque or CAF voucher payable to THE NUFFIELD THEATRE TRUST to: Nuffield Theatre, Freepost, Southampton SO17 1TR.
The Nuffield Theatre Registered Charity No. 286876 is eligible to claim Gift Aid.
For more information, please contact Deborah Edgington tel. 023 8031 5500 ext 222 or email deborah.edgington@nuffieldtheatre.co.uk
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History
In 1964, with support from the Nuffield Foundation, the University of Southampton built a theatre on its campus for the people of Southampton. The Theatre was built by Sir Basil Spence, OM RA, who worked closely with Sir Richard Southern as consultant for the interior design and layout of the theatre, which was officially opened by Dame Sybil Thorndike on 2 March.
Nearly twenty years later on 1 November 1982, The Nuffield became an independent producing theatre funded by Arts Council England, Southampton City Council, the University of Southampton and Hampshire County Council. Over the next 25 years, The Nuffield came to be recognised as a major force in British theatre.
Today The Nuffield creates award winning productions which frequently tour internationally. The Company's focus as a centre of creativity in Southampton remains it's highest priority, and alongside its own productions The Nuffield presents the best national and international touring companies, as well as offering opportunities for adults and children to participate in theatre activities that enrich, educate and simply entertain.
Costume hire
We regret that we are not able to offer a costume hire service at the moment.
Theatre & room hire
The Nuffield has three spaces which are available for hire for performances and functions.
Main House
Our proscenium theatre offers seating for up to 482 people (this reduces to 426 with one forestage in use, or 381 with two forestages in use).
For a full technical specification and plans please see the Technical Information page.
Studio Café Bar
The Studio Café Bar offers a fully flexible, intimate performance space which can accommodate audiences of up to 80 (seated).
As a Café Bar, seating up to 60, the relaxed and contemporary atmosphere is suited perfectly to larger receptions (standing room for up to 160), parties and events.
For a full technical specification and plans please see the Technical Information page.
Studio 2
The newly refurbished Studio 2 offers a stylish intimate space which is ideally suited to meetings, receptions or small parties. Approximate capacities are:
- Reception/party - up to 60 standing
- Meeting (board room style) - up to 20
- Meeting (theatre style) - up to 40
We also offer catering, ranging from light refreshments to full buffets, to suit your function.
Further information
For performance hires: Graeme Whiteside, Production Manager, on 023 80315500 ex 250 or email graeme.whiteside@nuffieldtheatre.co.uk
For corporate/social hires: Claire Griffin, Front of House Manager, on 023 80315500 ex 240 or email claire.griffin@nuffieldtheatre.co.uk
How to book
By phone
Call the box office on 023 8067 1771
In person
The Box Office, The Nuffield Theatre, University Road, Southampton SO17 1TR.
Online
Data Protection
Find out what happens to your data - Download our data protection policy at the bottom of this page.
Concessions
Standard concession (£2 off ticket prices - terms & conditions apply) available for all adult productions presented by The Nuffield for:
- Registered Job seekers
- Unwaged
- Registered Disabled*
- Visually Impaired*
- Hearing Impaired*
- People over 60
- Southampton City Leisure Card holders
- Equity members
- The Writers Guild members
- University Staff Club members
Registered disabled, visually impaired and hearing impaired customers can also book a free ticket for a companion. Further access information can be found on the back page.
Young People and Students
Anyone in full time education receives the standard concession (£2 off ticket prices - terms & conditions apply) for all adult productions presented by The Nuffield.
Students
Students in full time education can get £7 tickets on many productions at The Nuffield. Tickets available most Mon-Thurs (please check availability with the Box Office)
Young People
Young people under 26 can get £7 tickets on selected performances
Group Discounts
Discounts are not available with any other offer
- Group booking 8 + seats 10% 0ff
- Group booking 12 + seats 15% 0ff
- Group booking 20 + seats 20% 0ff
- Group booking 40 + seats 25% 0ff
Other Discounts
2for1
Two seats for the price of one on the press night of Nuffield Theatre Company productions.
Pay What You Can
Pay what you can afford! Limited to 4 tickets per customer
(Suggested minimum of £3) on selected performances only
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How to find us
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By bus
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Uni–link
All services from the Interchange opposite the Theatre U1 to Airport, Portswood, City Centre, Central Station and Town Quay U2 to Bassett; U6 to General Hospital, Portswood City Centre and Town Quay
First: Service 6 and 11 stop in Burgess Road (3 min walk)
Blue Line: Bluestar 1 to Winchester from the Avenue/Burgess Rd (10 min walk) Bluestar 2 to Eastleigh from Portswood Rd/Burgess Rd (McDonalds) (15 min walk).
Get home free by uni-link
Theatre tickets can be exchanged on any uni-link bus for a free single journey ticket. Use on the day of performance only.
By train
Fast trains between London and Bournemouth stop at Southampton Airport Parkway and Southampton Central stations, then by taxi or Uni-Link bus service (see above). Trains from Portsmouth stop at Southampton Central. There is a local service between Romsey and Totton via Chandlers Ford and Eastleigh, calling at all stations: transfer to the Uni-Link bus at Airport Parkway or Central, or walk from Swaythling station.
By car
- Chichester 35 minutes…
- Portsmouth 25 minutes…
- Fareham 15 minutes…
- Winchester 20 minutes…
- Bournemouth 40 minutes…
Follow signs for Southampton University and then The Nuffield Theatre.
Before 5pm
All car parks are for permit holders, please use the pay and display parking.
After 5pm
Please use all car parks surrounding the theatre including the private car parks.
Access guide
Audio Brochures & Magnifying Sheets
The Autumn/Winter 2011 Audio brochure is available to download as MP3 files at the bottom of this page, under downloads.
Magnifying sheets can be obtained from the theatre on request. Please contact the Box Office.
Wheelchair Access
For customers who use wheelchairs we have level access to all facilities. There are four accessible car parking spaces and an accessible toilet. We offer one free seat for those accompanying wheelchair users or customers deemed to need a care assistant.
Hearing Enhancement
The auditorium is fitted with a ‘Williams Sound’ infra-red system, which enables customers with a hearing impairment to fully enjoy all performances. An infra-red receiver can be borrowed from reception on the night of the performance.
Audio Description
Audio described performances, for blind and visually impaired customers, bring theatre to life through a receiver and earpiece. Touch tours are also offered 45 mins before the performance. Please contact the Front of House Manager to organise a Touch tour and to register your attendance to a described performance.
Signed Performances
British Sign Language interpreted performances for our deaf and hard of hearing customers are offered once during each Nuffield Theatre production. Please advise the Box Office when making your booking so that suitable seats can be allocated.
Assistance Dogs
The Nuffield welcomes registered assistance dogs in all areas of the building. Please talk to Box Office staff about any special requirements when booking.
Website Accessibility
We have made every effort to ensure that our website is accessible as possible. When the website was first launched in 2006, it was been built to adhere to the current web accessibility standards as set by the W3C (World Wide Web Consortium – the web's governing body). Our website generally acheives AA compliance against the Web Content Accessibility Guidleines v1 (WCAG) as defined by the W3C's Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI).
As with all emerging technology, things will change so we are always keen to hear your suggestion on how we can improve our website's accessibility.
Downloads
- Audio Brochure - Introduction and Contents
- Audio Brochure - Main House Productions
- Audio Brochure - Studio Productions
- Audio Brochure - Comedy
- Audio Brochure - Children's Productions
- Audio Brochure - Workshops
- Audio Brochure - Youth Theatre
- Audio Brochure - Amateur Hires
- Audio Brochure - Pricing and Concessions
- Audio Brochure - Access
- Audio Brochure - Support
Info
You can find information in this section to help you plan your visit, as well as further information about The Nuffield's spaces and facilities. If you have any further queries, please call either 023 8067 1771 for the Box Office or 023 8031 5500 for administration, or email info@nuffieldtheatre.co.uk
Virtual tours of the auditorium
- Click here for a virtual tour from the centre of the auditorium
- Click here for a virtual tour from the stage
Annual Report
Click on the link below to view our Annual Report for 2010/11
Downloads
Café bar
Table reservations
We now take bookings at the box office for tables in our studio bar.
To pre-book your table and avoid disappointment, please call our box office team on 023 8067 1771.
(Please note that at busy times we cannot guarantee that we will be able to serve food to customers who have not made reservations. For this reason we advise that you do book in advance)
For tables of six or more please call Claire on 023 8031 5500 ext 240
New Evening Menu
Served 6pm - 7pm
Our new menu is coming soon, in time for the Autumn season - watch this space!
Photos by Stuart Harrison
Writers group
Applications now open!
The writers' group runs for 2 years and applications are now open for 2012/13. If you would like to apply please email Alison Thurley alison.thurley@nuffieldtheatre.co.uk for more information.
Because of its past successes, The Nuffield Theatre Writers’ Group has a growing national reputation with people seeking places from as far afield as North London and even Cambridge.
The group is led by run by the theatre’s Script Executive John Burgess, a freelance director best known for his work with new playwrights. He worked for many years at the National Theatre, where he founded the NT Studio – the theatre’s experimental wing - with Peter Gill, and was Head of New Writing 1989 -1994. Commenting on the course, John explains: “It is important to me that the writers find their own individual voice whilst at the same time assimilating the basic techniques of writing for the stage. We have been very lucky so far with the people who have wanted to apply. It’s been a pleasure to watch them grow in confidence from month to month.”
Former members of the Writers’ Group have had plays performed at venues such as The Nuffield itself, the National Theatre, in the West End, the Soho Theatre, the Arcola, Birmingham Rep, Plymouth Theatre Royal, on BBC Radio 4 and on national tours. Success stories include Kate Betts, who beat off competition from 2000 entrants to become the winner of Channel 4’s The Play’s the Thing (televised in June 2006). Kate’s winning play On the Third Day was produced by West End producer Sonia Friedman at The New Ambassadors Theatre in London’s West End: “The Nuffield Theatre Writers’ Group has been an inspiration and a success for me as a playwright. Writing in the environment of The Nuffield Theatre was like being a chef clutching a book of recipes in a well-equipped kitchen filled with endless supplies of food, pots, pans, knives, blenders and mixers - with John Burgess as Head Chef. If you want to make something fantastic, this is the place to do it!”
Deborah Gearing left the group in 2002 and now makes her living as a professional playwright. Her first play BURN, written as a graduation exercise, opened in the National Theatre’s Cottesloe auditorium to five star reviews:“My time with The Nuffield Theatre Writers Group proved to be a turning point for me. It was a fantastic opportunity to meet with other writers and explore what writing for theatre can be. John Burgess’ expertise, rigorous criticism and passion for writing made sessions thought-provoking, challenging and sometimes indelible experiences - and we had a lot of laughs too!”
Artistic Development & Education
Get Involved!
The Nuffield offers a range of ways that both young people and adults can get involved, ranging from Youth Theatre and Drama Clubs for young people to a course for would-be playwrights and theatre workshops for adults.
Many of the activities on offer are suitable for all levels of experience - even beginners - and are designed to be both educational and fun!
Find out more here…
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